Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

How to Grow and Care for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus' · Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'
Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

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How to Transplant Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

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How to Care for Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus' in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

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How to Harvest Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright · Bushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Genus
Euonymus
Family
Celastraceae
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FAQs About Japanese spindle 'Microphyllus'

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